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We cured ourselves... NATURALLY

Losing weight reversed my diabetes

Claire McKenzie, 48, from Horsham, West Sussex

My weight rose steadily over many years. Nothing in particular triggered it. I just liked eating out a lot, loved high-fat and sugary foods and had no portion control.

By 2016 I hit 23st, was wearing size 28 clothes and my health was suffering. If I walked anywhere I’d have to stop because of backache. But I was terrified of going to the doctor’s.

But, in September 2017, I was forced to go. My

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